Communities for a Healthy Bay

🌊 Turn the Tides with Us!
Join our mission to protect and restore Commencement Bay and the South Sound waters by becoming a monthly member of Communities for a Healthy Bay. Your consistent support powers vital projects like bay patrols, youth education programs, and community engagement. Plus, monthly donations of $20 or more enter you into our Summer Raffle for a chance to win incredible prizes! Together, we can make a lasting impact. Join us today: https://bit.ly/CHBdrive24

CHB is a member of the No on 2117 campaign coalition as we stand in solidarity to defeat I-2117 and protect our clean air and water, forests and farmland, jobs, and transportation investments.

Now is the time for you to get involved! Join us on Tuesday, July 16 from 5:30-7pm to learn how to volunteer and build grassroots momentum to defeat I-2117. Register here: https://bit.ly/3WhVXlT

I-2117 would devastate programs to protect our air, water, and land - and cut investments in transportation.

Learn more about how I-2117 would hurt your community via the Clean & Prosperous Institute:

https://riskofrepeal.cleanprosperousinstitute.org/

Exciting news! Communities for a Healthy Bay is honored to receive a Neighborhood Grant from ! This support will empower us to protect Commencement Bay and the South Sound waters, promoting environmental justice and sustainability. 🌿 Thank you, The Starbucks Foundation, for partnering with us on this crucial work.

Learn more about The Starbucks Foundation's initiatives: sbux.co/foundation

REMINDER - Tonight City Council will conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to the City Charter beginning at 5pm in the Tacoma Public Utilities Building Auditorium, located at 3628 South 35th Street.

Learn more about the need for change on our website!

In today’s fast-paced world, young women face unique challenges that require resilience, self-awareness, and a strong sense of identity. My Body, My Strength is here to provide the tools and community to navigate these challenges with confidence and grace.

Our 3-day camp brings together a diverse group of like-minded young women to discover the science of mindfulness, the strength in storytelling, and the mental health benefits of immersing in nature. There are limited spaces remaining. Register your teen today: https://ow.ly/fLZF50Su1R1

We've have been honored to host Green Drinks for the past two years but the time has come to turn over the reigns of this monthly enviro happy hour to its members!

All Green Drinks events for the remainder of the year will continue to be hosted on the first Thursday of each month at 7 Seas Brewing with the exception of this month, which is July 11 at Parable.

Follow Tacoma Green Drinks moving forward to stay up-to-date on all the latest Green Drinks events and we hope to see you soon!

Weigh-in on the City Charter review Tuesday, July 2 at 5pm to let City Council know they need to be accountable to the people and give Tacoma voters a chance to decide how they are governed!

Under the existing City Charter, Tacoma currently has ONE branch of government with a corporate-modeled form of governance called City-Manager.

By design, the current model ensures that the city’s responsiveness to its residents becomes less about what they need and more about risk mitigation, job security, and the control of information. For our factsheet, visit https://bit.ly/3xCjhS2

Reminder, Executive Director Melissa Malott will be leading bay patrols at Saturday's Tacoma Ocean Fest! Patrols will begin at 1 p.m. and depart every 45 minutes for groups of five or fewer. Sign-ups start at 12 p.m. so get there early!

The Department of Ecology is updating Tacoma Central's permit for the first time in over 13 years! Public comments can help ensure robust wastewater protections for Commencement Bay and Puget Sound. Don't miss your opportunity to speak up, the comment period ends tonight.

Submit via email to [email protected] or the online comment form: https://wq.ecology.commentinput.com/?id=fmuN5E4WV

"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about." – Margaret J. Wheatley

How the World’s Largest Octopus Went From Cryptid to Protected Turns out some monsters are real—and pretty cute.

As you are out boating this summer, don't forget there is a FREE mobile pumpout service available for the South Puget Sound. It is an easy way to help improve overall water quality in our local waterways!

For more details, visit https://www.piercecountywa.gov/7283/South-Sound-Mobile-Pumpout-Program

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Get ready for an exciting tide pooling adventure! This weekend, Commencement Bay will have great low tides, perfect for spotting sea stars, moon snails, vibrant sea slugs, nudibranchs, and maybe even a Giant Pacific Octopus!

Check the link in our bio for tips on how to explore tide pools safely and responsibly.

Join us dockside during Tacoma Ocean Fest on Saturday, June 29, to sign up for a 30-minute bay patrol with Executive Director Melissa Malott!

Patrols will begin at 1pm and depart every 45 minutes for groups of 5 or fewer. Thank you Foss Waterway Seaport for including us in the festivities!

On this NATIONAL MARITIME DAY we are honored to announce the 2024 Tacoma Ocean Fest line up...

Thursday, June 27th Northwest Now/KBTC Public Television presents "State of Salmon" short film screening & Q&A Panel @ 6p

Friday, June 28th Lantern Paddle for Species 7p-10p

Saturday, June 29th Dock St. Waterfront Clean-up 10a-Noon

Saturday, June 29th Tacoma Ocean Fest Noon-5p

Visual Artists: RickyLovesPainting, Amber Stephens, RIver Meschi, Paula Nishikawara, Nives Cicin-Sain + more!

Performing Artists: Vuelta La Luna, Tacoma City Ballet, PLU Steel Band, DJ Special K, Rob Tudor, Global Fusion, Sirens of the Sound + more!

Plus: Ocean X Talks, Food Trucks, Boats with Dock Side Tours, Arts & Crafts, Hand-on Activities, Family Fun, and most importantly it's FREE!

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for Tacoma Green Drinks at 7 Seas Brewing Co.! Harbor WildWatch was an incredible host and shared many ways to join them on the beach as a volunteer or through their programming. For more details, visit www.harborwildwatch.org

🌿 Join CHB tonight, Thursday, June 6 for "Green Drinks" at 7Seas Tacoma Taproom, starting at 6:00 p.m.! 🍻

Hosted by Harbor Wild Watch.

This free event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about creating a greener, healthier, and more sustainable Tacoma. Whether you're an environmental expert, a concerned citizen, or simply curious about attending, your presence will make a difference! See you there!

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It is time for tide pooling! Head to the beach at low tide on any of these days for a peek at the incredible life just beneath the surface of the Salish Sea in the intertidal zone. Tides of -2.0 feet and lower are ideal for seeing sea stars, moon snails, colorful sea slugs and nudibranchs, and maybe even a Giant Pacific Octopus!

Visit https://bit.ly/3QVAtXl for tips on exploring tide pools safely and responsibly.

🌿 Join CHB Thursday, June 6 for "Green Drinks" at 7Seas Tacoma Taproom, starting at 6:00 p.m.! 🍻

Hosted by Harbor Wild Watch.

This free event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about creating a greener, healthier, and more sustainable Tacoma. Whether you're an environmental expert, a concerned citizen, or simply curious about attending, your presence will make a difference! See you there!

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Executive Director Melissa Malott will be speaking at the Police Accountability and Democracy Town Hall this Sunday, June 2 at 1 pm at Evergreen College Tacoma. This will be an important community discussion about democratizing public safety and our city government. We hope to see you there! RSVP here today: https://bit.ly/4azycdg

📅 Save the Date! 📅

Join us for Cheers to a Healthy Bay 2025 on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the beautiful Foss Waterway Seaport! 🌊✨

Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable evening dedicated to protecting Commencement Bay, the South Sound waters, and the diverse life they sustain. Stay tuned for more details and ticket information. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

🎉 We extend a sincere thank you to the Georgia Pacific for their outstanding support as one of our leading sponsors at this year's Cheers to a Healthy Bay benefit auction!

Your generosity has been instrumental in making a substantial impact in our community. Together, we're fostering positive change for the health and safety of our community.

🌟 We deeply appreciate your partnership and unwavering dedication to our mission.🙌

We are in the final days of the public comment period for the Tideflats Subarea Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). We encourage you to voice your support for Alternative 3, and express why you as a Tacoma resident care deeply about the health of our environment and the strength of our economy.

Comments are due by 5:00pm tomorrow, May 23. Don’t delay, send your own letter or visit our letter campaign for an easy template you can personalize today: https://bit.ly/4bQHHpw

🎉 We extend a sincere thank you to the Gray Lumber for their outstanding support as one of our leading sponsors at this year's Cheers to a Healthy Bay benefit auction!

Your generosity has been instrumental in making a substantial impact in our community. Together, we're fostering positive change for the health and safety of our community.

🌟 We deeply appreciate your partnership and unwavering dedication to our mission.🙌

🎉 We extend a sincere thank you to the Puyallup Tribe of Indians for their outstanding support as one of our leading sponsors at this year's Cheers to a Healthy Bay benefit auction!

Your generosity has been instrumental in making a substantial impact in our community. Together, we're fostering positive change for the health and safety of our community.

🌟 We deeply appreciate your partnership and unwavering dedication to our mission.🙌

Thank you to all our incredible supporters for joining us for Cheers to a Healthy Bay! 🌊

Your participation and generosity have made this event a huge success. Cheers to each and every one of you! 🥂

“Sea and Sky” is a homage to caring for the health of the Earth and the greater Puget Sound region and features three works thematically linked by their exploration and inspiration of ecosystems and environments.

In addition to the concert, Communities for a Healthy Bay, Tacoma Free Foundation, the University of Puget Sound environmental studies program and the Northwest Sinfonietta present a pre-concert panel on Saturday, January 20 at 6:15 p.m. at Schneebeck Hall. Free with concert ticket.

The Tacoma Tree Foundation presents “Where Forest and Sea Meet,” a tree walk at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 20, beginning in the lobby at Schneebeck Hall at the University of Puget Sound. Free and open to all.

Tickets starting at $25. Student, military and group discounts available. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: nwsinfonietta.org

We are thrilled to welcome Joy Stanford, Washington Conservation Action Political Director, to the CHB Board of Directors!

Known as “Ms. Joy” by students in her community, she is a mother, housing and health care advocate, and, before joining WCA, a substitute teacher in Gig Harbor, where she has lived for over twenty years. She is a fierce activist for women, children, education, homelessness, housing, environment, healthcare, equity and diversity. Joy graduated from the University of Phoenix with a degree in Business Administration and currently sits on several boards and advisory councils.

Joy's proudest accomplishments, besides her adult children, are running for office in both 2018 & 2020, co-founding the Gig Harbor for Racial Justice group and being an Alumni of Emerge Washington. Joy loves a good red wine, scrapbooking with friends and would love to start fly fishing again now that she and her husband are empty nesters.

Join us in welcoming Joy to the CHB team!